Request Info

Apply

Courses & Schedule

Alumni

Students

Apply
Request Info
M

MyDU

Access personal records, make payments, and see your schedule.

Canvas

Get into your courses through our learning management system.

Office365

Access your university emails.

Tuition Payment

Grades

Waitlist/Course

Withdrawals and Refunds

More resources you may be looking for:

Preparing for Class

Annual Schedules

Important Dates

Find Your Academic Team

Campus Resources

Master’s Concentration

Emergency Planning and Response

Gain the expertise to reduce risk, protect organizations against threats, and lead recovery efforts. Sharpen skills in:

  • Identifying potential hazards and planning for critical incidents
  • Constructing disaster recovery plans
  • Creating and leading emergency mitigation plans
  • Developing incident management actions that will save lives, and protect property and the environment
Apply Now
Contact Us
Learn More

Let us help you succeed.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Name

*Indicates a required field.

Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.

Flexible Image 1
Career-Focused Skills Image 2
Personalized Image 3
Stackable Credentials Image 4

Apply Now
Request Info

At a Glance

Classes Begin
January 6

Term Length
10 Weeks

Master's Degree
Tuition
$40,032

Format
Online
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
Duration
As few as 18 months

Top-Ranked University

U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Brian Cicero

Talk to an Enrollment Manager

Brian Cicero
303-871-4329
Schedule an appointment
Email me

If you plan to study on an F-1 or J-1 visa, contact Tracy Joosten.

Featured Instructors

View Instructors5

Skills You’ll Learn

Identify, analyze, and respond to a variety of environmental emergencies
Lead a comprehensive emergency management plan from mitigation to response and recovery
Create and manage emergency mitigation plans

Curriculum

Annual Schedule5

Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management with a concentration in Emergency Planning and Response requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

 

4

Core Courses

4

Concentration
Courses

4

Elective Courses

Core Courses

Learn the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction of the industry. These courses provide a foundation that you'll draw on throughout your concentration and elective courses. The capstone serves as the culminating academic experience in which you'll explore a problem of practice in your field of study.

EPM 4003 Environmental Finance and Economics
EPM 4200 Environmental Protection Law
EPM 4910 Research Practices and Applications
EPM 4901 Capstone Project
OR  
EPM 4902 Capstone Seminar
Concentration Courses

Develop deep expertise and skills in Environmental Policy and Management through the following concentration courses.

SMGT 4210 Critical Incident Management
SMGT 4230 Mitigation for Emergency Managers
SMGT 4240 Emergency Incident Recovery
SMGT 4400 Emergency Planning
Elective Courses
Popular electives for students in the Environmental Policy and Management program include:

EPM 4234 Climate Change and Science
EPM 4705 Land Use Planning
EPM 4390 Environmental Policy Analysis
ICT 4100 Principles of Project Management
GIS 4101 Introduction to GIS

Elective courses may be chosen from among non-core and concentration courses in the academic program, and you may also select courses in other University College graduate programs. Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals.

More Electives5

Sample Schedule

Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.

Year 1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Classes 2 2 2 2
Year 2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Classes 2 2 0 0
Year 1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Classes 1 2 1 2
Year 2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Classes 1 2 1 2
Year 1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Classes 1 1 1 1
Year 2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Classes 1 1 1 1
Year 3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Classes 1 1 1 1

Interested in a graduate certificate?

Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Emergency Planning and Response.

Take a Course Before You Apply

https://universitycollege.du.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=238837&action=edit
We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready and that’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Get Started 5

Career Outcomes

Predicted outcomes for graduates of Emergency Planning and Response

From raging wildfires to natural disasters, it’s currently a “very stressful environment” according to the American Red Cross, which requires expertise in environmental emergency preparedness to protect communities
Employment of emergency management directors is projected to grow 6% through 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
From emergency management specialists to public information officers, emergency management directors to business emergency operations specialist, careers in emergency and disaster management are in high-demand, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Job Titles

Emergency Prevention Officer
Emergency Management Director
Emergency Response Manager or Technician
Environmental Specialist
Environmental Public Health Investigator
Health and Safety Manager

Emergency Management Specialist Salary​: National Average

$75,000

(Glassdoor.com)

Get Ahead with Career Services

 

One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews

 

Job database dedicated to DU students and alumni

 

Résumé and cover letter guidance

Career Services5

Hear from Our Students

Theme: Job Satisfaction

View More Stories 5

Environmental Policy and Management

“I was already working in my field and I was loving my field and so, I wanted to continue to be on the ground, getting my hands dirty, making an impact while pursuing my master’s at the same time.” —Dayna Reggero, graduate.

Flexible Online Classes

https://universitycollege.du.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=238516&action=edit

We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.

Online Experience5

Advisory Board

Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
DU Badge wide

William Bellamy

Senior Vice President of Global Water Services, CH2M Hill

DU Badge wide

David Stewart

Stewart Environmental Consultants, Inc

DU Badge wide

Joel Hirschboeck

Director of Risk Management, Jefferson County Public Schools

DU Badge wide

Lyle Laverty

Colorado State Parks Director

DU Badge wide

Howard Roitman

Former Director of Environmental Programs, Colorado Department of Public Health & Safety

Accreditation

 


Higher Learning Commission

University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.

Take the Next Step

https://universitycollege.du.edu/wp-admin/post.php?post=239239&action=edit

h
Admission5


Financial Aid5

Z

Apply Now5